Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
In 1990, Utah officials killed more than 99% of the fish in a 17,000-acre reservoir; years later, it became a top trout fisheryIn 1990, Utah wildlife officials took the bold step of using rotenone to eradicate over ninety-nine percent of the fish biomass in the rese...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuriesNew research from Michigan researchers suggests that lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live far longer than previously believed. The stu...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
In 2012, PacifiCorp launched a trap-and-haul program to move adult salmon upstream past Merwin Dam. 14 years later, researchers found 2 stages in the system but 1 decisive bottleneck: young salmon failing to find the artificial current downstreamA trap-and-haul program on Washington’s Lewis River helps adult Chinook salmon bypass Merwin Dam by transporting them in trucks to upstream...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
In 1968, a former mechanic built a cabin alone in the Alaskan wilderness; he stayed for over 30 years and left it to the National Park ServiceFor thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived alone in the remote expanse of Alaska, mastering survival without any modern aids. His journals...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife havenA Florida couple purchased a cypress swamp to protect its wildlife habitat. They actively managed the land, creating a thriving sanctuary f...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Deep under a US military base, a blind 'demon' creature just surfaced for the first timeBiologists found a pale aquatic creature, the demon cavefish, after three decades. This species remained undetected in Bobcat Cave, beneath...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
In 2014, Nevada agencies began poisoning 44 miles of waterway after hand-removal failed; they later released about 400 native troutThe recovery of a native trout population in a Nevada river spans fifteen arduous years, marked by extensive measures. After exploratory dr...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
This ocean parasite kills a fish's tongue and ten takes its place; what makes the tongue-eating louse so differentA parasite enters fish through gills and replaces their tongues. This isopod, Cymothoa exigua, attaches to the tongue stump and functions a...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Cleaning piano keys with toothpaste: Why plain white paste can help, and which types to avoidOld pianos often feature stained keys which can be cleaned with toothpaste. The mild abrasives in plain white toothpaste lift grime without...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy? 18 stocks with downside and upside potential from minus 26% to plus 26%When a stock remains in the red for several months, investors naturally begin questioning the investment. Imagine a shipbuilder remaining w...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
In 2016, Barack Obama's name ended up on a newly discovered parasite, but it was an honor, and scientists had this to sayBaracktrema obamai - the unusual name may attract attention, but its evolutionary significance is what makes the discovery truly fascinatin...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Irish proverb of the day: "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the flood" — Inspiring life lessons on action, perseverance, patience, discipline, courage, and why success always belongs to those who move beyond waiting in timeless Irish wisdomIrish proverb of the day: The traditional Irish proverb, "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the floo...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jamie Lee Curtis: ‘Addiction wants you dead. That outlet of a drink or drug...’. The Oscar winner shares her life lesson on overcoming destructive habitsActress Jamie Lee Curtis has once spoken about how addiction may seem like an escape, but it never brings real healing. She says addiction ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
In 1940s, a blind automotive engineer created the car feature, cruise control that changed highway driving foreverRalph Teetor cruise control inventor: Ralph Teetor, who became blind early in life, was the genius behind cruise control in the 1940s. His ...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST